Choc jaffa balls

The perfect treat to share, these chocolate orange balls are divine!

Serves: 25

Time to make: 20 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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1⅓ cups pitted dates, chopped into small pieces
zest 2 oranges and ⅓ freshly squeezed juice
¾ cup oatsoatmeal uncookedX
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cashew nuts
2 tablespoons cacao powder
your choice of coating (see variations)

Instructions

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1 In a bowl, soak the dates in the orange juice for a few min, turning them so they’re evenly soaked.

2 Pulse the oats and cashew nuts in a food processor for 30 sec. Add the soaked dates and orange juice, then add the cacao powder and the orange zest. Blend for about 2 min until the mixture has a smooth texture.

3 Roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a small brussels sprout, and roll in your chosen coating (see below). The ball will keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Variations

Choose your favourite coating…

Roll the balls in 1/3 cup desiccated coconut (456kj in total per ball)
Melt 2/3 cup dark chocolate with the zest of ½ orange. Dip the balls in one at a time and leave on a tray lined with baking paper to harden (502kj in total per ball)
Mix 1/4 cup desiccated coconut and 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberry powder together in a bowl, then roll the balls in the mixture (418kj in total per ball)

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 91 cal

Kilojoules 381 kJ

Protein 2.6 g

Total fat 3.6 g

Saturated fat 0.9 g

Carbohydrates 11 g

Sugar 7.3 g

Dietary fibre 1.8 g

Sodium 0 mg

Calcium 12 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.